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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,947.67, 2,921.34 and 715.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,947.67, 2,921.34 and 715.03 is: 1,072.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,947.67 : 2,921.34 = 715.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,947.67/2,921.34 = 715.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,947.67x = 2,921.34 × 715.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,947.67x = 2,088,845.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,845.74/1,947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.48

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